A Canadian driveway sees 100+ cm of snow in a season, and shovelling it all by hand is a young person’s game. The good news: for typical suburban driveways, today’s electric snow blowers — corded or battery — clear routine snowfalls without gas, oil, or pull-starts. We compared the best-regarded electric snow blowers and snow shovels listed on Amazon.ca, from a sub-$200 corded unit to a self-propelled two-stage machine, matched to driveway size and snowfall.
Quick picks
| Pick | Best for | |
|---|---|---|
| Greenworks 10A 16″ corded | Small driveways on a budget | Check price |
| Greenworks PRO 80V 20″ | Typical suburban driveways | Check price |
| EGO POWER+ 24″ SNT2405 | Large driveways and heavy snow | Check price |
| Snow Joe 24V-SS10 shovel | Decks, steps and patios | Check price |
Greenworks 10 Amp 16-Inch Corded Electric Snow Blower
Best budget pick — listed around $188.00 on Amazon.ca at research time; sold and shipped by Amazon.ca
The cheapest real way into powered snow clearing: a 16-inch corded electric blower listed around $188.00 on Amazon.ca at research time, sold and shipped by Amazon.ca with In Stock showing. You get a 16-inch clearing path, a 25-foot throwing distance, a 10-inch clearing depth and a 180° adjustable chute — no gas, no oil, no battery to maintain. It carried 4.1 stars from about 4,800 ratings in our research. The trade is the cord: plan on a 100-ft outdoor-rated extension cord and a driveway you can reach with it.
- Lowest price in this roundup
- Sold and shipped by Amazon.ca at research time
- No battery to maintain or replace
- 4.1/5 from ~4,800 ratings
- Needs a 100-ft outdoor extension cord
- 10″ intake struggles with deep dumps
- Cord management on every storm
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Greenworks PRO 80V 20-Inch Brushless Cordless Snow Blower (Battery and Charger Included)
Best battery all-rounder — listed around $399.99 on Amazon.ca at research time; 4.0/5 from ~4,318 ratings
This is the cordless sweet spot for a typical suburban driveway: a 20-inch clearing path, brushless motor, and — importantly — the 80V 2.0Ah battery and rapid charger are included in the box, not sold separately. It was listed around $399.99 on Amazon.ca at research time with 4.0 stars from about 4,318 ratings, and Greenworks backs tool and battery with a 4-year warranty. Keep the battery indoors between storms; cold saps runtime.
- Battery and charger included
- 20″ path — no cord
- Brushless motor
- 4-year tool and battery warranty
- Runtime shrinks in deep cold
- May need a second battery for big driveways
- Heavier than corded models
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EGO POWER+ 24-Inch Self-Propelled 2-Stage Snow Blower Kit (2x 56V 7.5Ah Batteries)
Best premium pick — listed around $1,999.00 on Amazon.ca at research time; confirm availability on the listing
The closest thing to gas performance without the gas: a 24-inch clearing width, 20-inch intake, self-propelled drive, and up to a 50-foot throwing distance, powered by two 56V 7.5Ah batteries with a dual-port charger in the kit. A review page crawled days before our research quoted it available on Amazon at $1,999.00, with Canadian dealers listing it around $1,799 on sale. This is the pick for long driveways and lake-effect snowbelts — but its Amazon.ca buybox was the least verified of our four picks, so confirm the listing is live before ordering.
- Gas-class 24″ clearing width
- Self-propelled drive
- Two 7.5Ah batteries + dual charger included
- 50-ft throwing distance
- Premium price
- Heavy machine to store
- Amazon.ca availability least verified — check the listing
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Snow Joe 24V-SS10 Cordless Electric Snow Shovel Kit (4Ah Battery and Charger Included)
Best compact pick — listed around $169.97 on Amazon.ca at research time; ranked #9 in Snow Shovels
Not every job needs a snow blower: decks, steps, patios and the strip in front of the garage door are shovel territory, and a powered shovel beats a manual one. The Snow Joe 24V-SS10 is a ~10 lb cordless shovel with a 10-inch clearing width, 4Ah battery and charger in the box, listed around $169.97 on Amazon.ca at research time with an active Add to Cart showing. It ranked #9 in Amazon.ca’s Snow Shovels category and carried 3.9 stars from about 3,814 ratings.
- Grab-and-go for decks and steps
- Battery and charger included
- Cheapest battery option here
- Light at ~10 lbs
- 10″ path is slow for driveways
- Not for deep snow
- 3.9/5 — lowest rating in this roundup
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Buying guide: how to choose a snow blower
- Clearing width and intake height vs your snowfall: match the machine to your storms, not just your driveway. A 10–12" intake handles routine 15 cm overnight dumps; deep 30 cm+ snowfalls and plow-piled windrows call for a 20" intake two-stage.
- Battery runtime in cold weather: lithium capacity shrinks in deep cold — expect roughly 30–50% less runtime at −20°C than the headline figure. Store batteries indoors at room temperature and keep a second charged battery ready for wet, heavy snow.
- Corded vs battery vs gas: corded is cheapest and maintenance-free but tethers you to a 100-ft outdoor extension cord. Battery is untethered and quiet but costs more. Gas still suits huge or rural driveways — but Amazon.ca’s current assortment is overwhelmingly electric, which is realistic for typical suburban lots.
- Check what’s in the box: some “tool-only” listings exclude the battery and charger. Every pick below includes the battery and charger (or needs only a cord), so the price you see is the price to start clearing.
- Throw distance matters: a 25-ft throw clears a two-car driveway without re-blowing the same snow. Short-throw machines on wide driveways mean double work.
Blower vs plow service: which wins your winter?
A snow blower is a one-time purchase; a plow service bills you every storm, all season. Run our snow removal cost calculator to compare buying a blower against hiring out the driveway — over one winter and over five.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a two-stage snow blower?
For typical suburban driveways with routine 15 cm snowfalls, a single-stage electric is enough. Two-stage earns its keep on long driveways, in snowbelts with 30 cm+ dumps, and where the plow leaves a heavy windrow at the end of the driveway.
How do I keep a battery snow blower running in −20°C?
Store batteries indoors at room temperature (around 16–23°C) and only take them out when you clear. Expect 30–50% less runtime in deep cold, and keep a second charged battery ready for wet, heavy snow.
Can I use an indoor extension cord with a corded snow blower?
No — use an outdoor-rated extension cord (usually 12-gauge for 100 ft), keep connections off the wet ground where possible, and never overload the circuit the blower shares with other heavy loads.
When should I buy a snow blower in Canada?
Late summer through early fall, before the first snowfall — selection is best and prices are steadiest. Buying mid-blizzard means paying peak prices for whatever is left in stock.
Sources and methodology
- Greenworks 10A 16-inch corded snow blower on Amazon.ca
- Greenworks PRO 80V 20-inch cordless snow blower on Amazon.ca
- EGO POWER+ 24-inch SNT2405 snow blower on Amazon.ca
- Snow Joe 24V-SS10 cordless snow shovel on Amazon.ca
This article provides general information, not professional advice. Product specifications, prices and availability change frequently — confirm current details on Amazon.ca before purchasing. This is a research-based roundup comparing products surfaced on Amazon.ca; we did not independently lab-test these products. Ratings cited are Amazon.ca customer ratings observed during research.